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2010-11 Season

Record: 8-3; Dual: 6-2
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 12th
Coach: John Trembley

After a 6-2 regular season that featured wins over top programs like Georgia, Indiana and Virginia, the Vols were ready for the SECs. Senior Michael Wright brought home the 1-meter title while Brad Craig defended his 200 breast title with a repeat championship in 2011. Sophomore Ryan Harrison also claimed an SEC crown in the 200 freestyle. Head coach John Trembley was also named the SEC Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year, an honor he shared with assistant coach Joe Hendee.

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2009-10 Season

Record: 7-3; Dual 5-3
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 8th
Coach: John Trembley

The Vols celebrated a thrilling come-from-behind victory to remain unbeaten at home and to preserve a more-than 40-year winning streak over rival Kentucky. Diver Michael Wright became the first African-American to win a USA Diving title and junior Brad Craig battled to win the SEC 200 breaststroke championship as the Vols took fourth in the SEC and 17th at the NCAAs.

Michael Wright
2008-09 Season

Record: 14-4; Dual 7-2
SEC Finish: 3rd
NCAA: 9th
Coach: John Trembley

The Vols inaugurated the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center with an undefeated home campaign. Another strong season was punctuated by an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Ryan Helms was awarded SEC Freshman Diver of the Year for sterling performance throughout the season.

Jonas Persson
2007-08 Season

Record: 12-3; Dual 6-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 11th
Coach: John Trembley

Tennessee closed the book on a bright era of UT aquatics as 2008 was the final year the Student Aquatic Center would house the program. The Vols’ win against previously-undefeated and top-ranked Auburn in the final dual-meet held at the SAC was a fitting tribute to the success it facilitated. Michael Wolfe punctuated his career with an SEC 100 backstroke title.

Michael Wolfe
2006-07 Season

Record: 14-2; Dual 7-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 11th
Coach: John Trembley

The Vols started out the season strong, winning their first five dual meets. For the second consecutive year, Tennessee would finish fourth in the SEC and 11th at the NCAAs.

Barry Murphy
2005-06 Season

Record: 6-7; Dual 4-4
SEC Finish: 6th
NCAA: 17th
Coach: John Trembley

Returning several key swimmers, UT vaulted back to the top in 2006, going 14-2 overall on their way to a fourth-place SEC finish and an 11th-place finish at the NCAAs. The season was highlighted by a win over perennial power Auburn, as well as over rival Virginia.

Alesi Octavio
2004-05 Season

Record: 12-4; Dual 3-4
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 8th
Coach: John Trembley

Despite having only three seniors, the Vols still placed 6th in the SEC Championships and 17th at the NCAA Championships. The young team managed to notch conference victories over Kentucky and LSU, as well as non-conference wins over Georgia Tech and N.C. State.

Brad Boswell
2003-04 Season

Record: 12-3; Dual 5-2
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 16th
Coach: John Trembley

Following a win at the Nike Cup Invitational, Tennessee lost four consecutive dual meets. However, the Vols rebounded nicely in the postseason, finishing eighth at the NCAA Championships. Jevon Tarantino and Phillip Jones won SEC titles on the 1- and 3-meter springboards, respectively. Tarantino went on to win the 2004 NCAA Championship in the same event.

Jevon Tarantino
2002-03 Season

Record: 14-1; Dual 6-0
SEC Finish: 4th
NCAA: 12th
Coach: John Trembley

UT wrapped up another solid season that included a second place finish at the Nike Cup Invitational. The Vols finished with a 5-2 dual-meet record, featuring wins over non-conference powers Penn State and Virginia. Phillip Jones won the NCAA Championship on the three-meter springboard.

Phillip Jones
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